Cynthia Burk is a General Manager by profession and a first time Momma. She now has no extra money to collect wine and lives vicariously through her friends that actually get sleep. She loves experimenting in the kitchen ... with food.

Apr. 16, 2011: I saw a fruit platter today with a kaleidoscope of colours that instantly transported me to a summer day. I basked in the sunshine of my mind for a little while because it’s been so bloody cold in the real world. The fruit plate brought back memories of summer and meandering down the rows of a pick-your-own strawberry farm. FULL STORY

Mar. 18, 2011: Roast chicken makes me think of sitting around the table with family. I’m not sure why. I suppose it’s because we always sat as a family to have dinner while I was growing up. I never gave it much credence, it’s just what we did and I still do it today. FULL STORY

Mar. 5, 2011: I have a great friend that I have known for many, many, years and in the last three years there have been drastic changes to my life in particular. My chum enjoys a busy fulfilling career and wonderful single life -- “Sex and the City” but with Browns' and Nine West instead of Manolo Blahnik. FULL STORY